Lake Tyler fishing

Fishing at Lake Tyler is on a reservoir, stocked with Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Blue Catfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Palmetto Bass, White Bass, and 1 more. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1967, most often in July. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish, dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, and dawn, dusk, and night for White Bass.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

56

Since 1967

Species recorded

7

Elevation

374.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Lake Tyler?
Fishing Lake Tyler is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 29 of 56 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2023. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1983. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Lake Tyler stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.9 times a year since 1967, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1967 and 2026.
How do you get on Lake Tyler?
Shore fishing is available and there is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Tyler, TX. The City of Tyler operates public boat ramps on both Lake Tyler and adjoining Lake Tyler East; several private marinas and RV parks around the shoreline offer additional ramps and bait.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Tyler, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes

The City of Tyler operates public boat ramps on both Lake Tyler and adjoining Lake Tyler East; several private marinas and RV parks around the shoreline offer additional ramps and bait.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Lake Tyler is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 23 years between 1967 and 2026.

Fish at Lake Tyler

Fishing Lake Tyler is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 29 of 56 plants on record, ahead of Channel Catfish and 5 more.

Largemouth Bass 29 plants
Plants
29 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2026

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Channel Catfish 13 plants
Plants
13 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2023

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Palmetto Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1983
Blue Catfish 2 plants
Plants
2 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1975

Seasons and rigs are on the Blue Catfish guide.

Hybrid Sunfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1974

Seasons and rigs are on the Hybrid Sunfish guide.

White Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1993

Seasons and rigs are on the White Bass guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 144,2001967
  • 137,6001969
  • 8,5691971
  • 148,9001974
  • 100,0001975
  • 49,9761977
  • 52,2281979
  • 2671980
  • 25,9301983
  • 1921993
  • 124,5931997
  • 122,6471998
  • 120,8242002
  • 147,8522003
  • 119,6632004
  • 117,4572005
  • 4,4502006
  • 9,4752007
  • 227,8162008
  • 233,3802009
  • 8502010
  • 228,7822011
  • 233,3542012
  • 240,0882013
  • 1432014
  • 123,8102015
  • 124,1072016
  • 122,2492017
  • 126,2512018
  • 123,6802019
  • 63,9132020
  • 10,1942021
  • 127,0322022
  • 125,6672023
  • 123,1512024
  • 139,2292025
  • 141,3692026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 122,293 – report
July 1, 2026 Largemouth Bass 19,076 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 125,250 – report
July 1, 2025 Largemouth Bass 13,979 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 123,151 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 123,140 – report
July 1, 2023 Channel Catfish 2,527 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 121,456 – report
July 1, 2022 Channel Catfish 5,576 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 10,194 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 5,050 – report
July 1, 2020 Largemouth Bass 58,863 – report
July 1, 2019 Largemouth Bass 123,680 – report
July 1, 2018 Largemouth Bass 126,251 – report
July 1, 2017 Largemouth Bass 122,249 – report
July 1, 2016 Largemouth Bass 124,107 – report
July 1, 2015 Largemouth Bass 123,810 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 26 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 117 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 240,088 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 233,354 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 228,657 – report
July 1, 2011 Channel Catfish 125 – report
July 1, 2010 Channel Catfish 850 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 230,905 – report
July 1, 2009 Channel Catfish 2,475 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 225,826 – report
July 1, 2008 Channel Catfish 1,990 – report
July 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 4,475 – report
July 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 5,000 – report
July 1, 2006 Channel Catfish 4,450 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 112,507 – report
July 1, 2005 Channel Catfish 4,950 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 111,663 – report
July 1, 2004 Channel Catfish 8,000 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 34,040 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 113,812 – report
July 1, 2002 Largemouth Bass 120,824 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 82,008 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 40,639 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 124,593 – report
July 1, 1993 White Bass 192 – report
July 1, 1983 Palmetto Bass 25,930 – report
July 1, 1980 Palmetto Bass 267 – report
July 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 258 – report
July 1, 1979 Largemouth Bass 2,470 – report
July 1, 1979 Palmetto Bass 49,500 – report
July 1, 1977 Palmetto Bass 49,976 – report
July 1, 1975 Palmetto Bass 50,000 – report
July 1, 1975 Blue Catfish 50,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Hybrid Sunfish 50,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Largemouth Bass 98,900 – report
July 1, 1971 Blue Catfish 8,569 – report
July 1, 1969 Channel Catfish 137,600 – report
July 1, 1967 Largemouth Bass 120,200 – report
July 1, 1967 Channel Catfish 24,000 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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